CPO-CDB Fall 2026 IAPPO Conference Registration Fee

The State of Illinois Executive Ethics Commission awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to the Illinois Association of Public Purchasing Officers, Inc. (IAPPO), a Springfield-based vendor, for Fall 2026 registration fees. The contract, issued as Purchase Order 27-510EEC-EEC51-P-100617 on August 28, 2026, provides conference registration for four state employees: Jerry Burlingame, Devon Travous, Michaela Vidana, and Melissa Bonner. The contract value is $600, representing four registration fees at $150 per attendee.

The contract period spans from September 30, 2026 through October 2, 2026, with zero delivery calendar days specified. As an Open Market Small Purchase under $1,000, the contract is exempt from the standard $15 minority contractor initiative fee and certain prevailing wage requirements applicable to larger state procurements. IAPPO, located in Springfield, Illinois, serves as the prime contractor with no subcontractors identified. The procurement is subject to standard Illinois terms and conditions, including compliance with state certifications and the State Prompt Payment Act for invoicing requirements.